She felt the sting in spite of herself, and she saw the point.
"And then we will talk it over at the end of the season," he added, "and compare notes.

Good-afternoon." "You stake much on your hazard," she said, glancing back at Lali, who still stood immovable.

"Au revoir!" She left the room.

Richard heard the door close after her and the servant retire.

Then he turned to Lali.
As he did so, she ran forward to him with a cry.